GE Foundation

Public Policy Commitment

One of our core beliefs is that the growth of stable and secure societies and economies throughout the developing world cannot take place without a firm commitment to the rule of law.

With a presence in more than 100 countries - including many emerging economies where democracy is still in its infancy - we view it as our responsibility to, however possible, promote a commitment to the rule of law and ensure that its roots are powerful enough to survive well into the next generation of leaders. We believe societies that have strong, predictable and transparent legal institutions engender confidence, investment and growth. By contrast, those with weak rule of law tend to lag in economic development and political stability. GE Foundation supports the development of laws and legal institutions that are hallmarks of strong rule of law. In emerging markets especially, adherence to the rule of law principle fosters a level playing field for businesses to compete, and creates a predictable and transparent legal and regulatory environment that stimulates investment, trade and economic growth.

Understand our commitment from Brackett B. Denniston, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, GE
Rule of Law

RULE OF LAW GRANTS

To learn more about each grant, view the grant report PDF.

• HelpArgentina

  Generating Public-Private Dialogue in the Legislative and Executive System

• International Judicial Academy

  Rule of Law and Intellectual Property Rights

• International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution

  Mediation in Emerging Markets

• International Mediation Institute

  Supporting Mediation

• The U.S.-China Legal Cooperation Fund

  China Business Forum

• United States Institute of Peace

  The Global Peacebuilding Center

• U.S.-Vietnam Trade Council - Education Forum

  Advancing the Rule of Law in Vietnam

• The World Justice Project

  Rule of Law Index and Opportunity Fund

"We view it as our responsibility to, however possible, promote a commitment to the rule of law and ensure that its roots are powerful enough to survive well into the next generation of leaders."

— Brackett B. Denniston, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, GE

The Fund's generosity has enabled International Bridges to Justice to enhance the pool of skilled lawyers available to represent the indigent accused, and to contribute to strengthening the rule of law in China."

— Karen Tse, Founder and CEO, International Bridges to Justice